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Set in the 1980s, the story focuses on Diana Moffit, a likable 17-year-old teenager. Trouble starts when her parents decide to file for divorce. She takes the split very hard and begins a relationship with a 23-year-old man named A.J. even though, her mother, Gayle knows that |
Set in the 1980s, the story focuses on Diana Moffit, a likable 17-year-old teenager. Trouble starts when her parents decide to file for divorce. She takes the split very hard and begins a relationship with a 23-year-old man named A.J. even though, her mother, Gayle knows that A.J. is bad news and he does turn out to be. He is a [[pimp]] who abuses her and lures her into the world of [[prostitution]], which results in her dropping out of school, quiting her job and estrangement from her family. Gayle is devastated by this news and even goes as far as confronting Diana in a [[strip club]] where she is working. Desperate to save her daughter, she often confronts her and starts looking for ways to do something about it. Diana sometimes shows interest in her old life, but she has trouble breaking out of the dark world she is living in. |
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Diana is eventually mysteriously murdered, much to the distress of Gayle, who strongly feels that A.J. is responsible even though he claims he played no part in it. Determined to get A.J. behind bars, she contacts the police, but they can't find a way to charge him. Looking for another related charge, she meets April, another one of his prostitutes who was also a friend of Diana's from the [[strip club]] that Diana once worked at. Soon, she starts to get information from her which could enable her to successfully charge him with the murder of her daughter. |
Diana is eventually mysteriously murdered, much to the distress of Gayle, who strongly feels that A.J. is responsible even though he claims he played no part in it. Determined to get A.J. behind bars, she contacts the police, but they can't find a way to charge him. Looking for another related charge, she meets April, another one of his prostitutes who was also a friend of Diana's from the [[strip club]] that Diana once worked at. Soon, she starts to get information from her which could enable her to successfully charge him with the murder of her daughter. |
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Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter? is a 1993 television film directed by Chuck Bowman. It is based on the true story of Diana Moffit, a teenage girl lured into prostitution, and the efforts of her mother, Gayle Moffit, to convict the man responsible for Diana's death.[1]
Plot
Set in the 1980s, the story focuses on Diana Moffit, a likable 17-year-old teenager. Trouble starts when her parents decide to file for divorce. She takes the split very hard and begins a relationship with a 23-year-old man named A.J. even though, her mother, Gayle knows that A.J. is bad news and he does turn out to be. He is a pimp who abuses her and lures her into the world of prostitution, which results in her dropping out of school, quiting her job and estrangement from her family. Gayle is devastated by this news and even goes as far as confronting Diana in a strip club where she is working. Desperate to save her daughter, she often confronts her and starts looking for ways to do something about it. Diana sometimes shows interest in her old life, but she has trouble breaking out of the dark world she is living in.
Diana is eventually mysteriously murdered, much to the distress of Gayle, who strongly feels that A.J. is responsible even though he claims he played no part in it. Determined to get A.J. behind bars, she contacts the police, but they can't find a way to charge him. Looking for another related charge, she meets April, another one of his prostitutes who was also a friend of Diana's from the strip club that Diana once worked at. Soon, she starts to get information from her which could enable her to successfully charge him with the murder of her daughter.
Cast
- Linda Gray as Gayle Moffitt
- Jamie Luner as Diana Moffitt
- James Eckhouse as Sergeant Jack Powell
- Alanna Ubach as April
- Antonio Sabàto, Jr. as A.J. Treece
Production
The movie received generally negative reviews, being called 'melodramatic', 'formulaic' and with 'weak performances'.[2]
Filming took place in Portland, Oregon.[2]
Linda Gray accepted the lead role because she saw it as an opportunity to "educate other women".[3] The real Gayle Moffit was on the set during production, but Gray decided not to talk with her, because she wanted to act out of her own maternal instincts.[3]
For Antonio Sabàto, Jr., who landed the role because of his sex appeal, the movie marked his first appearance on primetime television.[4]
References
- ^ Wayne Havrelly (August 15, 2009). "Investigation reveals child sex slave trade in Oregon". KGW. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Daily Variety, April 23, 1993 - Review by Hoyt Hillsman
- ^ a b Shades of Gray - A Break Was Nice But the 'Dallas' Star Aims to Get Busy Los Angeles Times - April 25, 1993
- ^ Sabato Faces a 'Moment of Truth' - Television: The 21-year-old, who has been turning heads on 'General Hospital' for about a year, makes his prime-time debut in an NBC movie. Los Angeles Times - April 27, 1993